يشرح البودكاست أهم البحوث التي تجري في جامعة خليفة من خلال وسيلة سمعية بشكل كامل، ويقدم راديو العلوم التابع لجامعة خليفة طريقة مختلفة للتواصل مع مجتمعنا والجهات المعنية ومناقشة المعلومات المتعلقة بالبحوث في جامعة خليفة، الأمر الذي يجعله مناسبًا بشكل خاص لأولئك الذين يفضلون الاستماع على القراءة.
Dr. Zalloua discusses how genetic ancestry has been oversimplified and often conflated with categories like ethnicity, origin, and race. He explores why this is particularly significant in the Levant, one of the cradles of civilization and a region at the crossroads of history, migration, and identity. Moderated by Margaret Kinsella, Science Writer, the conversation touches on DNA testing, misconceptions around ancestry, and how genetics can provide a more inclusive narrative of human origins.
As the UAE accelerates toward its Net Zero 2050 goal, businesses are increasingly confronted with the dual pressure of eco-inflation, rising costs driven by climate and environmental factors, and resource scarcity, particularly in energy, water, and materials. In this episode, we sit down with Khalifa University Alumni and ESG Analyst, Anousha Khan, to explore how these dynamics are reshaping economic landscapes and forcing a rethink of corporate sustainability.
Professor Roberto Sabatini, professor of Aerospace Engineering at Khalifa University, joins Jade Sterling, science writer, to explore sustainable air mobility, AI in aviation, and how we might one day get from Abu Dhabi to Sydney in just an hour. From air taxis and autonomous systems to suborbital travel and the challenge of public trust, this episode dives into the technologies reshaping flight. Discover how Khalifa University’s FALCON program is engineering a smarter, safer, and more sustainable future for air transport.
Dr. Abdulrahim Sajini, Assistant Professor, Biological Sciences, speaks with Jade Sterling, Science Writer, Khalifa University, about his team’s breakthrough in generating the UAE’s first human induced pluripotent stem cells – cells that can transform into other cell types. Learn how this research is paving the way for new possibilities in personalized medicine, especially in addressing obesity.
As humanity sets its sights on the Moon and beyond, the need for self-sustaining infrastructure in space becomes critical. In this episode, Sai Krishna Nimmagadda, CORE Lab Operator, Multidisciplinary Core Laboratories, Khalifa University, joins Hisham Akhtar, Consultant, KUEC, to explore the potential of 3D printing on the Moon. Could this be the key to building structures off-Earth without relying on Earth-bound supply chains? Find out how the UAE is driving innovation in space manufacturing and advancing its global leadership in space technology.
Dr. Lina Bariah, AI Research Scientist, 6G Research Center and Khalifa University alumna, sits down with moderator Dr. Mohammad Sakhnini, Senior Lecturer in Khalifa University’s General Education Unit, to discuss TelecomGPT, a ground-breaking UAE-grown model designed to transform mobile networks through domain-specific intelligence. Discover how this innovation could shape the future of 6G and autonomous telecom networks.
In the sandy stretches of the UAE, modern technology is revealing the secrets of the past. In this episode, Dr. Diana Francis, Assistant Professor of Earth Sciences tells moderator Dr. Sharmarke Mohamed, Associate Professor of Chemistry, how remote sensing combined with machine learning is transforming archaeology in the desert. Researchers at Khalifa University are showing that even in the harshest of environments, technology can unearth the stories of our past. Who knows what other secrets lie waiting to be discovered beneath the sands?
Dr. Shabir Hassan, Assistant Professor, Biological Sciences, Khalifa University, joins moderator Hisham Akhtar, Consultant, KUEC, to unpack 3D bioprinting, gene-editing, and de-extinction. From growing 3D organs to using gene-editing tools like CRISPR that can rewrite DNA and even revive long-lost species, find out more about how cutting-edge biotech is reshaping medicine, conservation, and the future of life on Earth. Get ready for a future where life can be engineered and join us in this mind-bending conversation that breaks down the science behind the headlines.
Khalifa University alumnus Yousef AlTartoor, now Head of Materials Standardization at ADNOC Group, joins moderator Jade Sterling to examine where additive manufacturing is actually making a difference. From replacing obsolete components to localizing supply chains, 3D printing is gaining ground as a viable solution for parts production and equipment maintenance in high-stakes energy environments.
Join Dr. Hamdan Hamdan, Assistant Professor, Biological Sciences, medical student Rayyah Alkhanjari, and Moderator, Dr. Sharmarke Mohamed, Associate Professor, Chemistry, as they discuss their co-authored book, Exploring the Effects of Diet on the Development and Prognosis of Multiple Sclerosis (MS).
Dr. Glenda El Gamal, Senior Lecturer, General Education Unit, Khalifa University, dives into the critical role of communication in STEM, particularly in research. Dr. El Gamal ݮƵ writing as a key skill for engineers and scientists, using the Research Writing and Publication course as a framework.
Prof. Arjen van Vliet, Assistant Professor, Department of Physics, delves into astro-particle physics, studying neutrinos—the elusive “ghost particles” that can pass through earth without a trace!
Dr. Junaid Kashir, Associate Professor, Biological Sciences dives into ground-breaking research on phospholipase C zeta (PLCζ)—a sperm protein critical for fertilization and early embryonic development. His team has discovered a direct link between PLCζ levels and pregnancy success rates, offering new hope for couples struggling with infertility.
Dr. Junaid Kashir, Associate Professor, Biological Sciences dives into ground-breaking research on phospholipase C zeta (PLCζ)—a sperm protein critical for fertilization and early embryonic development. His team has discovered a direct link between PLCζ levels and pregnancy success rates, offering new hope for couples struggling with infertility.
Dr. Andreas Henschel, Associate Professor of Computer Science, is shedding light on the promising computational strategies being developed to manage and interpret the vast amount of data generated. He discusses how current research methodologies are evolving to integrate both genetic (nature) and environmental (nurture) factors in phenotype prediction, and explores the implications of this integration for personalized medicine.
Dr. Yahya Zweiri, Director of the Advanced Research and Innovation Center and Professor of Aerospace Engineering at Khalifa University, elaborates on the university’s crucial role in bridging the gap between academia and industry.
كد الدكتور بيتر كوريدون، الأستاذ المساعد في قسم الهندسة الطبية الحيوية والتكنولوجيا الحيوية بجامعة خليفة، على أهمية تكنولوجيات الطب التجديدي التي تعيد استخدام مخلفات المسالخ.
يشارك عبد الحميد مصطفى عبدي، طالب في برنامج الدكتوراه في الطب في عامه الثالث، كل ما تحتاج لمعرفته حول الحياة كطالب دكتوراه في الطب بجامعة خليفة، فلنستمع معًا لرأيه عن البرنامج والنصائح التي قدّمها والتي تساعد على تحقيق النجاح في رأيه.
يُعرّف الدكتور عمار نايفة بسبائك السيليكون والجرمانيوم كمادة تُستخدم في التطبيقات الشمسية، حيث يكمن الحل في إيجاد مواد جديدة لتحسين الخلايا الشمسية، في الوقت الذي يزيد فيه الضغط العالمي للحد من الآثار السلبية لتغير المناخ.
تحول الاهتمام إلى إنتاج الهيدروجين منخفض الكربون وتطبيقاته، في الوقت الذي يسعى فيه العالم إلى إيجاد مصادر طاقة أكثر كفاءة وأمنًا على البيئة. وفي السياق، شرح الأستاذ الدكتور لورد فيغا كيف ولماذا يمكن للهيدروجين أن يساعد في تخليص اقتصادنا من الكربون.
ناقشت الدكتورة ديانا فرانسيس الظروف المناخية لدولة الإمارات، والتي تشمل الضباب والمطر والعواصف الترابية وجودة الهواء
ناقش الدكتور أثول ييتس التقدم السريع لقوات الأمن الإماراتية عبر التاريخ، وتأثيرها المثير للإعجاب على سلامة البلاد واستقرارها.
طور الدكتور تيجون زهانغ وفريقه البحثي جهازًا للتوليد المباشر للبخار الشمسي، وهي تكنولوجيا تقطير تعمل خارج الشبكة يمكنها معالجة ندرة المياه في المناطق التي يصعب الوصول إليها.
بدأت الدكتورة حبيبة الصفر بحثها في الجينوم الإماراتي عندما لاحظت نقصًا في المعلومات حول شعبها في البيانات الجينومية المتاحة، قبل أن تقوم هي وفريقها بتحديد شيفرة تسلسل أول جينوم إماراتي كامل في عام 2020…
يناقش الدكتور محمد رامي المعري مستقبل استكشاف الفضاء ويسلط الضوء على أهم الأسئلة: هل هناك حياة على المريخ؟ وهل يمكن أن تكون أقمار كوكب المشتري تخفي ميكروبات؟ ما الذي ستراه الكائنات الفضائية إذا نظرت إلى الأرض؟
تبدو الإلكترونيات الحيوية العضوية محض خيالٍ علميٍ ولكنها ضرورية لفهم الواجهة بين المواد الإلكترونية وعلم الأحياء
يمكن أن يؤدي الجمع بين الأكسجين الموجود في الهواء والليثيوم في خلية البطارية إلى إنشاء بطاريات تزيد طاقتها عن خمسة أضعاف تلك التي تشغل جميع أجهزتنا الإلكترونية حاليًا…
يمكن استخدام تنفس الشخص أو سعاله أو حتى صوته للمساعدة في تشخيص مرضى كوفيد-19…
Dr. Mohammad Al Bataineh researches the human microbiome and how it interacts with health and disease…
Dr. Peter Corridon has been working on bioengineered scaffolds made from ‘decellularized’ tissue segments…
There are plenty of opportunities for internships at Khalifa University every year, and the Center for Biotechnology has proved particularly popular during these unprecedented times…
Imagine being able to use noxious Hydrogen sulphide (H2S), a waste material widely found in the UAE oil and gas industry, to generate energy in a clean, sustainable way…
The size and weight of a paper clip, a single locust hardly appears capable of the devastation and destruction associated with it…
Dust events can be catastrophic and while much is known about their impact, it’s often harder to pin down why they occurred in the first place…
A multi-disciplinary team in the UAE has developed an affordable, simple, and easy-to-manufacture ventilator prototype…